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Snowmass resort snow
Lat Long: 39.20° N 106.90° W
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Snowmass Ski Resort Guide

Weather Forecast for Snowmass at 3140m altitude

Issued: 5 pm 20 Apr 2026 (local time)

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Next snow in Snowmass: 0.8cm on Wed 22nd  (after 9 PM)

Snowmass Resort Guide

Snowmass has 23 lifts within its 1265 Hectares of terrain that is suitable for intermediate and advanced levels, including terrain park enthusiasts. Find location, trail maps and piste maps covering the mountains 1343m of vertical range and surrounding area.

Snowmass Resort Guide

Snowmass has 23 lifts within its 1265 Hectares of terrain that is suitable for intermediate and advanced levels, including terrain park enthusiasts. Find location, trail maps and piste maps covering the mountains 1343m of vertical range and surrounding area.

Vertical:

Top: 3812m
Arrow
1343m
Bot: 2469m

Best for:

Advanced level skier
Intermediates/
Advanced

Pistes:

10%
50%
40%

Hectares of Ski:

1265
Snowmaking: 5%

Snowmass Lifts:

  • drag lift icon10
  • ski lift icon12
  • cablecar icon1
Total lifts = 23
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Visiting Snowmass

Helpful resort information to assist planning your trip.

  • Opens
    27 Nov 2025
  • Closes
    5 Apr 2026
  • Accommodation
  • Restaurants | Bars
    9 | —
  • Nearest Airport
    Denver
  • Nearest Train Station
    Glenwood Springs
  • Tourist Office Website
  • Tourist Office Phone
    +9709251220

Snowmass Features

The terrain at Snowmass includes:

  • Halfpipes
    2
  • Terrain Parks
    3
  • X-Country
  • Ski Hire

What's it like at Snowmass resort?

Snowmass, while part of the Aspen ski circus, is really a resort unto itself about 15 minutes from the town of Aspen. It has its own complete village. While you certainly would want to visit Aspen, you don't need to do so. It's all here. The favorite run of all intermediate skiers in the world is at Snowmass known as the Big Burn. There's plenty of wide open skiing in this favourite Colorado resort complex., which is the second largest area in the state. There are 5,300 beds at base with 95% ski-in/ski-out access. 9,000 additional beds are within 12 miles. A free shuttle service is available to all ski areas. Additional lodgings are available at Aspen. Camper facilities are in KOA campground within 20 miles. Only daytime parking at Snowmass.


Explore Snowmass Location Map

Interactive Snowmass trail map and piste map. View the piste and trails as well as the surrounding terrain and mountain contours for backcountry action. Find and compare nearby resorts by clicking on the resort markers.

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When's the snowiest month to visit Snowmass?

FebruaryAverage: 5.0 snow days per week
The snowiest week in Snowmass is week 4 of February. There are typically 5.0 snowy days during this week with 34cm of snowfall. Check out the Snowmass Snow History graphs below.

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Visitor Reviews of Snowmass

Overall: 4.1 Based on 15 votes and 2 reviews

  • Snowsure 4.7
  • Variety of pistes 4.9
  • Off-piste 3.2
  • Scenery 4.1
  • Apres-Ski 4.1

matta from United States writes:

Snowmass is best overall resort in the lower 48! no question! it has everything and the snow to boot.

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